Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s Future Uncertain

Construction plans for Guggenheim’s new fancy digs in the United Arab Emirates have been “temporarily” shelved, as the state-run Tourism Development and Investment Co. is “reviewing its strategy for handing out jobs to contractors.” Lest we forget, 130+ artists boycotted Gugg Abu Dhabi for allegedly swindling migrant construction workers into indentured servitude.

The future cultural district at Saadiyat Island overlooking the Persian Gulf is planned contain branches of the Guggenheim and the Louvre, as well as a national museum and performing arts center. While a rep said Sunday the Gugg is still a go, no new concrete plans have been announced.